How can I compress a video that is 35 mg in magix so that I can export it as a much lower size.? what is an easy way to do this within magix?

Damaris wrote on 4/3/2012, 8:10 AM

I got a video that is 35 mg big.. I want to put it into magix and have it export as a smaller file?

How can I do this? I have magix edit pro 16 plus.

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john-auvil wrote on 4/3/2012, 10:10 AM

First, you can export the video in a smaller resolution and use a higher compression file type.

I usually export into a WMV format for sharing through email as it is a pretty universal format with a good quality and great compression.

You would have to load the video you have into the Movie Edit Pro software, then go to the drop down window "File" then to "Export Movie" and export "Movie as .wmv".

That pulls up the dialog for the Windows Media Export, there you choose the resolution, ratio and press OK.

The resulting file will be smaller but also with reduced quality as thats what happens when you compress a video file.

Damaris wrote on 4/3/2012, 2:50 PM

I know you can save with a smaller resolution for a smaller video size but is there a way to get a smaller file size with the high resolution? Hellppp..

john-auvil wrote on 4/4/2012, 10:51 AM

How much smaller do you need the file?

What is the file format type now? (.avi, .mpg, .wmv)

What is the video resolution now?

The easiest way to get a smaller file size while staying higher resolution is to change the format... but, if you are on a compressed format now, this will further reduce the quaility.

cpc000cpc wrote on 4/4/2012, 10:57 AM

Damaris,

Not really... john-auvil has said just about all there is. I'd add the simple suggestion to try some combinations (exporting only a small section or so) and and see what you get.

There may be some variation between different compression methods and the better ones are often not for free eg MPEG2 has a license fee which you might have paid if you don't have the 'Plus' or 'Pro' versions of Magix software.

The output 'quality' can also vary depending on your content. Some compressions are better with continuous tones like skin color while others do a relatively better job with images that have a lot of contrast and detail.

And finally it's up to you -- what looks best in the final viewing. If you are uploading to the web the host server may do further compressions anyway.

Regards,

Carl